Esquire has put out a terrific list of rules that every man, and we mean EVERY man should know. A few samples:
#9 Garnish Matters
#13 At the Office Holiday Party Have one laess drink than your boss
#24 On those chrome, hourglass-shaped bar measuring cups, the big side is the jigger. The little side is the pony. Never use the pony.
#39 Don’t call the bartender Barkeep, Chief, Buddy, or Ace, unless his actual name, in fact, is Barkeep, Chief, Buddy, or Ace.
#57 If it doesn’t have vermouth, it’s not a Martini. If what you really want is iced gin (or vodka) straight up, order it that way.
#69 When all else fails, have a Martini. (my personal favorite!)
The esquire drinking site also has a clever drink recipe section. It is caterogized by type of drink (i.e. sidecars, daiquiris, julpes, etc…) Each has an interesting tidbit about the history of that type of drink. Very Cool.
